Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
088492600
Code: XVSF02
Kinabalu Japanese School
Primary and Secondary school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Kinabalu Japanese School is a Japanese expatriate school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, serving Japanese nationals and their families in East Malaysia. The school follows the Japanese national curriculum prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Located at Mile 3.5, Jalan Tuaran. Fees are not publicly listed. SMIPS code XVSF01.
Verified from SMIPS, MOE MalaysiaSchool Information
| Registration Code | XVSF01 |
| School Type | Expatriate Schools |
| Curriculum | Home country national curriculum |
| Level | Varies by school (ages 3-18) |
| Medium of Instruction | Home country language |
| Website | wixsite.com |
| Annual Fees | Mid-Range range (RM 40,000 – RM 80,000)Estimated |
| Address | Lorong Burung Ejek, Hse NO.8 Mile 3.5, Jalan Tuaran Kota Kinabalu 88450 Sabah |
| Postcode | 88450 |
| State | Sabah, East Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Phone | 088-422297 |
| kjs1983sabah@gmail.com | |
| Registered With | Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS) |
About Kinabalu Japanese School
Kinabalu Japanese School in Kota Kinabalu is one of two expatriate schools in Sabah, serving Japanese families in East Malaysia. The school has been operating since the early 1980s, established to meet the educational needs of Japanese nationals working in Sabah’s oil and gas, palm oil, timber, and logging industries. Japanese corporate presence in Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding industrial zones has sustained demand for a dedicated Japanese-medium school.
As an expatriate school registered under MOE Malaysia (code XVSF01), Kinabalu Japanese School operates within Malaysia’s regulatory framework while following curriculum standards set by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Curriculum at Kinabalu Japanese School
Kinabalu Japanese School follows the MEXT national curriculum, delivering the same subjects and assessment standards used in schools across Japan. Core subjects include Japanese Language (Kokugo), Mathematics (Sansu/Sugaku), Science (Rika), Social Studies (Shakai), and Physical Education (Taiiku). The school covers primary (Shogakko) and lower secondary (Chugakko) stages.
Instruction is entirely in Japanese, ensuring that students transferring back to schools in Japan face no curriculum or language gaps. This alignment is critical for families on rotational corporate assignments who may spend two to four years in Sabah before returning home.
Fees at Kinabalu Japanese School
Kinabalu Japanese School does not publish fee information online. Japanese expatriate schools in Malaysia typically structure fees differently from international schools, often with contributions from affiliated Japanese business associations or corporate sponsors. Contact the school directly for current tuition rates and payment terms.
The school fees guide explains how expatriate school costs compare to other private school categories.
Admissions at Kinabalu Japanese School
Kinabalu Japanese School primarily enrols children of Japanese nationals. Families should contact the school with the child’s Japanese school records (Gakuseki Bou) and proof of parent employment in Sabah. Admissions are handled directly with the school administration.
Contact admissions: 088-42 2297, kjs1983sabah@gmail.com.
Kinabalu Japanese School in Sabah
Kinabalu Japanese School is at Lorong Burung Ejek, Mile 3.5, Jalan Tuaran, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The Jalan Tuaran location is approximately 10 minutes from the Kota Kinabalu city centre, along the road toward the Crocker Range.
Sabah has 2 registered expatriate schools and 33 private schools total. The Sabah expatriate schools directory lists all options.
Contact: 088-42 2297, kjs1983sabah@gmail.com.
Questions about Kinabalu Japanese School
What curriculum does Kinabalu Japanese School follow?
Kinabalu Japanese School follows the Japanese national curriculum set by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology). Instruction is in Japanese, covering the same subjects and standards as schools in Japan.
Who can attend Kinabalu Japanese School?
Kinabalu Japanese School primarily serves children of Japanese nationals working in Sabah. The school caters to families in oil and gas, palm oil, logging, and other industries with Japanese corporate presence in Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas.
How much are the fees at Kinabalu Japanese School?
Kinabalu Japanese School does not publish its fee schedule publicly. Contact the school at 088-42 2297 or kjs1983sabah@gmail.com for current tuition rates.
What is the language of instruction at Kinabalu Japanese School?
Japanese is the medium of instruction, following MEXT standards. Students receive the same language, mathematics, science, and social studies education they would in a school within Japan.
Where is Kinabalu Japanese School located?
Kinabalu Japanese School is at Lorong Burung Ejek, House No. 8, Mile 3.5, Jalan Tuaran, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Contact: 088-42 2297, kjs1983sabah@gmail.com.